Marc J. Spears: Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 6 of the 2022-23 season (Nov. 21-27).
Source: Twitter @MarcJSpears
Brad Turner: Lakers say that Anthony Davis (left calf contusion) has been upgraded to PROBABLE for tonight’s game vs. Indiana.
Source: Twitter @BA_Turner
Marc Stein: The Mavericks just officially waived Facundo Campazzo as a prelude to signing Kemba Walker as I reported earlier this morning.
Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine
Cameron Tabatabaie: Per Celtics: Jayson Tatum is BACK for tonight’s game against CHA Jaylen Brown is QUESTIONABLE with neck stiffness, Al Horford is OUT with back stiffness
Source: Twitter @CTabatabaie
Klutch Sports Group: Welcome @De’Aaron Fox! #Klutch
Source: Twitter @KlutchSports
Philadelphia: Joel Embiid (left mid-foot sprain) and Matisse Thybulle (left ankle tenosynovitis) have been upgraded to questionable for Monday’s game against Atlanta. PJ Tucker (left ankle soreness) has been downgraded to probable.
Source: Alberto De Roa @ HoopsHype
Brad Townsend: Mark Cuban to me on addition of Kemba Walker: “We wanted to add some flexibility to our offense. Like last year at this point, we have great shot quality, particularly from the 3, but we have struggled to make enough of them. Kemba will give J-Kidd more offensive flexibility.”
Source: Twitter @townbrad
“You always hope to play for one team for your whole career. But it just didn’t work out,” said Markkanen, who grew disenchanted with his role and lack of a contract extension in December 2020. “I think I’ve definitely got better from those years, just mentality-wise and physically being in a better place. . . . I’m smarter and better now.”
Source: K.C. Johnson @ Yahoo! Sports
The Dallas Mavericks are in advanced talks to sign Kemba Walker and could complete the signing of the former All-Star guard as early as this week pending physical examinations, league sources tell The Stein Line.
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
Shams Charania: The Dallas Mavericks plan to sign Kemba Walker and waive Facundo Campazzo, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium .
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
Brown exploded for a season-high 36 points on 13-of-23 shooting, to go along with five rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes of action. After their 130-121 win vs. Washington, the Celtics All-Star explained his mindset entering the game with Tatum sidelined due to injury: “Nah, I keep going,” Brown responded when asked if he approaches games differently whenever Tatum is out of the picture. “I’ve been doing it this whole time. I think I’m capable of doing anything and everything. So, just coming out here playing with my teammates... Читать дальше...
Morant and Rose played against each other for the sixth time on Sunday during the Grizzlies’ 127-123 win against the New York Knicks. After the game, Morant reflected on being compared to Rose. “He really made it to where people believe in guys like me,” Morant said after recording 27 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists for the fifth triple-double of his career. “Coming in, athletic guards, I felt like he was pretty much the one who kind of made it more famous. With how acrobatic his finish is... Читать дальше...
“I think he’s added a layer to our team on both ends of the floor,” Lillard told HoopsHype before the Blazers faced the Nets at Barclays Center. “A lot of times, he’s taking the toughest matchup defensively. He’s using his size, length and athleticism to be disruptive and give guys like Anfernee and myself the opportunity to play off the ball and not wear ourselves out on the defensive end of the floor every possession and then have to go score and make plays as much as we do offensively. On offense... Читать дальше...
Kyle Kuzma: Zu one the most underrated bigs in the league and I’m happy you had a game like that for everyone to see wow!!!!! @Ivica Zubac 💐
Source: Twitter @kylekuzma
Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant will enter the summer of 2023 as one of the top unrestricted free agents on the market, but the 28-year-old forward hinted that Portland has the early edge to re-sign him when asked about his long-term future.
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The Phoenix Suns play against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center
The Phoenix Suns are spending $12,982,261 per win while the Sacramento Kings are spending $13,481,325 per win
Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Monday November 28, 2022
Broadcast Info
National TV: N/A
Home TV: NBCSCA
Away TV: Bally Sports AZ
Home Radio: Sactown Sports 1140 AM
Away Radio: KMVP 98.7 / S: KSUN
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The Chicago Bulls play against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena
The Chicago Bulls are spending $18,830,600 per win while the Utah Jazz are spending $12,028,157 per win
Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Monday November 28, 2022
Broadcast Info
National TV: N/A
Home TV: ATTSN-RM
Away TV: NBC Sports Chicago
Home Radio: KZNS / KSL / S: KTUB
Away Radio: 670 The Score
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The Houston Rockets play against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena
The Houston Rockets are spending $27,347,310 per win while the Denver Nuggets are spending $13,574,480 per win
Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Monday November 28, 2022
Broadcast Info
National TV: N/A
Home TV: Altitude
Away TV: ATTSN-SW
Home Radio: KKSE 92.5FM
Away Radio: 790 AM / S: 93.3 FM
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The Oklahoma City Thunder play against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center
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The Cleveland Cavaliers play against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena
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The Orlando Magic play against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center
The Orlando Magic are spending $24,528,412 per win while the Brooklyn Nets are spending $18,812,076 per win
Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Monday November 28, 2022
Broadcast Info
National TV: N/A
Home TV: YES
Away TV: Bally Sports Florida
Home Radio: WFAN-FM
Away Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
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The Charlotte Hornets play against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden
The Charlotte Hornets are spending $20,492,042 per win while the Boston Celtics are spending $11,164,958 per win
Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Monday November 28, 2022
Broadcast Info
National TV: N/A
Home TV: NBC Sports Boston
Away TV: Bally Sports SE-CHA
Home Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub
Away Radio: WFNZ 92.7 FM
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The Minnesota Timberwolves play against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena
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The Atlanta Hawks play against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center
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Gerald Bourguet: Chris Paul (right heel soreness) remains out for tomorrow’s game against the Kings. Nobody new on the Suns’ injury report
Source: Twitter @GeraldBourguet